Brand comparison
EcoFlow vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. EcoFlow is optimised for the tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow, while Jackery is optimised for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. Decide which of those you are, and the brand question answers itself before you compare a single spec.
The tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow
- Best for
- Buyers who want one system to grow from camping into home backup.
- Not for
- Buyers who want the lowest cost per watt-hour and will never use an app.
- Models tracked
- 12
The mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box
- Best for
- A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with.
- Not for
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | EcoFlow | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.61 | $0.74 |
| Models in dataset | 12 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 12 | 12 |
| Largest capacity available | 4.10 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
| Band | EcoFlow | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | RIVER 2 $0.90/Wh | Explorer 300D $0.73/Wh | Jackery |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | RIVER 2 Max $0.49/Wh | Explorer 1000 v2 $0.52/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | DELTA 3 Max $0.44/Wh | Explorer 2000 Plus $0.39/Wh | Jackery |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | DELTA 3 Ultra $0.46/Wh | Explorer 5000 Plus $0.69/Wh | EcoFlow |
All EcoFlow models
EcoFlow profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER 2 EcoFlow | 243 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $219 | $0.90 |
| RIVER 3 Plus EcoFlow | 286 Wh | 600 W | 10.4 lb | $299 | $1.05 |
| RIVER 2 Max EcoFlow | 512 Wh | 500 W | 13.4 lb | $249 | $0.49 |
| RIVER 2 Pro EcoFlow | 768 Wh | 800 W | 18.2 lb | $379 | $0.49 |
| DELTA 3 Classic EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 26.7 lb | $499 | $0.49 |
| DELTA 3 EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $629 | $0.61 |
| DELTA 3 Plus EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $649 | $0.63 |
| DELTA 3 Max EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 44.8 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| DELTA 3 Max Plus EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 3 kW | 48.7 lb | $1,199 | $0.59 |
| DELTA 2 Max EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 50.0 lb | $1,049 | $0.51 |
| DELTA 3 Ultra EcoFlow | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 72.1 lb | $1,399 | $0.46 |
| DELTA Pro 3 EcoFlow | 4.10 kWh | 4 kW | 113.5 lb | $2,799 | $0.68 |
All Jackery models
Jackery profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 100 Plus Jackery | 99 Wh | — | 2.1 lb | $149 | $1.51 |
| Explorer 240 v2 Jackery | 256 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $249 | $0.97 |
| Explorer 300 v2 Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $269 | $0.93 |
| Explorer 300D Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $209 | $0.73 |
| Explorer 600 v2 Jackery | 640 Wh | 500 W | 14.1 lb | $499 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
| Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $619 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 1500 v2 Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
| Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 2000 v2 Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 3 kW | 61.5 lb | $799 | $0.39 |
| Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
What each brand will not tell you
EcoFlow’s known weaknesses
- The ecosystem is the product — accessories are priced accordingly
- App dependency for features buyers may expect on the device
- Line-up churn means similar names differ a lot between generations
- Support experience is a recurring complaint in independent coverage
Jackery’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is usually mid-pack; the brand premium is real
- Solar input ceilings are often below what rivals allow at the same capacity
- Expandability is limited on the non-Plus units
- Fewer pro features — buyers who want app control, schedules or deep telemetry often look elsewhere